Let's perform the differentiation: ddx(3x5) ⓘ A constant factor stays in front of the derivative, (k*u)' = k*u': ddx(3x5) = 3·ddx(x5)■The derivative of x^n is n*x^(n-1): ddx(x5) = 5x4 3·5x4 ⅰ 3·5 = 15 ▶Derivative: 15x4